Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients

2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 1/2 to 3 cups chopped)

1 1/2 cups milk, low-fat

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking spray

Serves: 7 (1 Cup)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a crock pot or slower cooker.

Cover, and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Spoon oatmeal into bowls and add optional sprinkles immediately before serving.

Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Notes:

To reheat single servings: put 1 cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl and add 1/3 cup milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute or until hot.

Recipe can be doubled in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time by 1 hour.

Nutrition highlights

1 fruit serving

A good source of whole grain and vitamin C